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Nursing Homes in Uniondale

Compare licensed nursing homes in Uniondale and the surrounding Nassau County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

2 verified in Uniondale
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There are 2 verified nursing homes options listed in Uniondale. New York's Department of Health licenses and inspects this care type.

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A skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour licensed nursing, regulated under a separate rule chapter from assisted living: 10 NYCRR Part 415 in New York. Two different populations often live under the same roof: short-term rehab patients and long-term residents.

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We list 2 verified nursing homes options in Uniondale.

What to watch for with nursing homes in Uniondale

  • Medicare may cover a short rehab stay after a qualifying inpatient hospital admission, but it does not pay for long-term custodial nursing care.

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Verified nursing homes in Uniondale

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
A. Holly Patterson Extended Care FacilityNursing Home875 Jerusalem Avenue
Uniondale, OH 11553		Nassau
Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & NursingNursing Home755 Hempstead Tpke
Uniondale, OH 11553		Nassau

Nursing Homes elsewhere in the region

Families in Uniondale sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home68 Hauppauge Road
Commack, OH 11725		Suffolk
Island Nursing and Rehab CenterNursing Home5537 Express Drive North
Holtsville, OH 11742		Suffolk
Jefferson's FerryIndependent LivingOne Jefferson Ferry Drive
South Setauket, OH 11720		Suffolk
Peconic LandingIndependent Living1600 Brecknock Road
Greenport, OH 11944		Suffolk
San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and RehabilitationNursing Home61700 Route 48
Greenport, OH 11944		Suffolk
The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation and NursingNursing Home64 County Road 39
Southampton, OH 11968		Suffolk

The Uniondale market specifically

The question about money nobody asks early enough

Ask what happens if private funds run out, and whether the community holds a Medicaid waiver provider agreement. A meaningful share of communities do not participate at all, which converts a funding problem into a forced move at the worst possible moment.

You can check any facility's record free. NYS Health Profiles (profiles.health.ny.gov) publishes license status and inspection history free. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

What happens after I make an Adult Protective Services report in Suffolk County?

Suffolk County APS caseworkers investigate allegations of abuse or neglect of impaired adults living in the community who depend on others for basic needs, and per the county's own published FAQ, caseworkers have 60 days to complete an assessment after intake. The investigation determines whether the person meets APS criteria and what services or protective interventions may be needed.

Is there a statewide phone number for adult protective services if I'm not sure whether to call Nassau or Suffolk directly?

Yes - New York maintains a statewide OCFS/HSCC number for adult services information and APS routing: 1-844-697-3505. This can help route a call correctly if you're unsure whether Nassau County Adult Protective Services (516-227-8395) or Suffolk County Adult Protective Services (631-854-3232) is the right direct line for your situation.

My parent is being discharged from a Northwell Health hospital on Long Island - who helps plan next steps?

Northwell Health is the largest healthcare system in New York State, with Long Island hospitals including North Shore University Hospital (Manhasset), Long Island Jewish Medical Center (New Hyde Park), Huntington Hospital, Glen Cove Hospital, Mather Hospital (Port Jefferson), South Shore University Hospital (Bay Shore), LIJ Valley Stream, and Peconic Bay Medical Center (Riverhead). Each hospital has its own discharge planning staff who coordinate a patient's transition to home care, rehabilitation, or a skilled nursing facility.

What's the difference between being under observation and being formally admitted to the hospital, and why does it matter afterward?

Observation status and inpatient admission are different Medicare billing classifications that a hospital assigns based on a physician's assessment of the patient's condition, and the distinction significantly affects what Medicare covers afterward. Specifically, Medicare's skilled nursing facility benefit generally requires a prior 3-day qualifying inpatient hospital stay, and time spent under observation does not count toward that requirement. Families should ask hospital staff directly and explicitly which status their parent has been assigned, since it isn't always obvious from where the patient is physically located in the hospital.

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